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EJ08 SRY

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 SRY
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,996 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 97,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage steering rack leak ( border line) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system joins corroded

oil service light on

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 27 Jul 2020 94,897 miles

exhaust system joins corroded

oil service light on

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage steering rack leak ( border line) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, front to rear & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 87,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, front to rear & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, front to rear & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,138 miles

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,525 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,558 miles

nearside of steering rack has slight play,detected with wheels raised

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside of steering rack has slight play,detected with wheels raised

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,897 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,067 miles

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How Reliable is the Chevrolet Epica?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 607 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,990
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 237
position lamp(s) not working 225
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Steering rack gaiter split 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 166
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EJ08 SRY is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Epica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 71,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Epica fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ08 SRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Epica typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Epica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ08 SRY is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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